What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at BCforward?
Systems EngineerBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineerfor an opportunity at Kansas City, KS-Location!Position Title: Systems EngineerLocation: Kansas City, KSAnticipated Start Date: 02/24/2025Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 10 MonthsJob Type: Full Time (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) - CONTRACT - OnsitePay Range: $50/hr - $60/hr Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Key responsibilities:In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
* Perform routine and complex engineering, support, and administration of CHS enterprise services and infrastructure.
* Monitor, log, track and resolve hardware, software and infrastructure deficiencies and note weaknesses or tendencies toward failure within the full range of system lifecycle -- build, service provisioning, operations and decommissioning.
* Analyze and consult with the business, recommended solutions and effort/cost estimate guidance for the purchase, installation and support of infrastructure components.
* Prepare detailed specifications and end to end Visio designs for implementation and support solutions.
* Aid in network planning, engineering, architecture and the development of technical standards and technical strategy.
* Develop and implement project plans for network technologies and systems.
* Establish repeatable processes/ templates to drive operational efficiency with continuous feedback/improvement of network, operational support, and IT services for site customers.
* Follow established CHS policies for vulnerability and patch management to ensure a reliable and secure infrastructure platform
* Support and optimize local site SAN storage and virtualization environments.
* Create and implement roadmaps for the refresh of the Windows Server environment.
* Conduct root cause analysis of server and network device service-related incidents.
* Train and provide technical support to new and existing customers of systems/services and peer support teams/resources.
* Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
* Work non-traditional work hours and occasional off hours to control interruptions to production processing and business impact.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent years of training, work experience and education)
* 2 years of experience as a network engineer to include:
o Managing and supporting LAN architecture
o Designing and implementing LAN solutions
o Knowledge of industry protocols (i.e. TCP/IP, MPLS, VLANs)
o Knowledge of storage array administration
o Windows Server administration (build, maintain, troubleshoot, optimize)
o VMWare system management (build, maintain, troubleshoot, optimize)
Additional Qualifications
* ITIL Certification
* Cisco certification: CCNA, CCNP
* BGP, SNMP, Sys logging, SSH
* Firewalls (Palo Alto)
* Understanding of monitoring, packet capture, analysis and ISP provisioning
* Understanding of Cisco wireless implementation and configuration
* Understanding of ISCSI
Physical Requirements
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
* Work in manufacturing environment wearing appropriate PPEBenefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.Keywords:[KEYWORDS FOR SEO OPTIMIZATION]About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
* Perform routine and complex engineering, support, and administration of CHS enterprise services and infrastructure.
* Monitor, log, track and resolve hardware, software and infrastructure deficiencies and note weaknesses or tendencies toward failure within the full range of system lifecycle -- build, service provisioning, operations and decommissioning.
* Analyze and consult with the business, recommended solutions and effort/cost estimate guidance for the purchase, installation and support of infrastructure components.
* Prepare detailed specifications and end to end Visio designs for implementation and support solutions.
* Aid in network planning, engineering, architecture and the development of technical standards and technical strategy.
* Develop and implement project plans for network technologies and systems.
* Establish repeatable processes/ templates to drive operational efficiency with continuous feedback/improvement of network, operational support, and IT services for site customers.
* Follow established CHS policies for vulnerability and patch management to ensure a reliable and secure infrastructure platform
* Support and optimize local site SAN storage and virtualization environments.
* Create and implement roadmaps for the refresh of the Windows Server environment.
* Conduct root cause analysis of server and network device service-related incidents.
* Train and provide technical support to new and existing customers of systems/services and peer support teams/resources.
* Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
* Work non-traditional work hours and occasional off hours to control interruptions to production processing and business impact.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent years of training, work experience and education)
* 2 years of experience as a network engineer to include:
o Managing and supporting LAN architecture
o Designing and implementing LAN solutions
o Knowledge of industry protocols (i.e. TCP/IP, MPLS, VLANs)
o Knowledge of storage array administration
o Windows Server administration (build, maintain, troubleshoot, optimize)
o VMWare system management (build, maintain, troubleshoot, optimize)
Additional Qualifications
* ITIL Certification
* Cisco certification: CCNA, CCNP
* BGP, SNMP, Sys logging, SSH
* Firewalls (Palo Alto)
* Understanding of monitoring, packet capture, analysis and ISP provisioning
* Understanding of Cisco wireless implementation and configuration
* Understanding of ISCSI
Physical Requirements
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
* Work in manufacturing environment wearing appropriate PPEBenefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.Keywords:[KEYWORDS FOR SEO OPTIMIZATION]About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 235113 when responding to this ad.
Salary : $50 - $60
